Padbury Church of England School, Buckingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Padbury is a caring school where children thrive both academically and personally. Pupils achieve excellent results and develop into confident, respectful learners who understand the importance of treating others well. The school works closely with families and external partners to support every child's individual needs.
Key Strengths
- Consistently high achievement with test results well above national averages and excellent attendance rates
- Strong behaviour and a respectful, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe
- Well-planned personal development programme that builds confidence, empathy and understanding of diversity
- Effective support for all pupils, including those with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Engaging curriculum that extends beyond the classroom with outdoor learning opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum monitoring at school level needs to be more systematic to identify clear improvement steps
- Need to strengthen evaluation of how teaching meets the needs of all pupils
- Monitoring of some pupils who are achieving well but face barriers to learning needs to be more robust
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where all staff take responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Bi-annual speech cup, outdoor learning sessions in nearby wooded area, assemblies and workshops
Padbury Church of England School is a strong primary school where pupils achieve well above national averages and benefit from excellent attendance and behaviour. The school provides a broad curriculum with a clear focus on developing confident, respectful learners.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 92% to 100%. Maths has improved from 85% to 100%. Writing has improved from 77% to 94%.
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
104 pupils
105 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Buckingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Buckingham
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,847
Applications
5,934
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.04126%
Overall absence
2.15054%
Persistent absence
93
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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